Straight Up Dog Talk: Support for Reactivity, Dog Food & Burnout — Training, Nutrition & Enrichment

From Shelter to Sky: The Flights That Are Giving Rescue Dogs a Second Chance


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What if the biggest difference in a shelter dog’s life wasn’t a foster home—but a flight?
In this inspiring episode of Straight Up Dog Talk, Em sits down with Michael Schneider, founder of Pilots to the Rescue, to celebrate a decade of saving animals through aviation. Learn how small planes, big hearts, and fast action are helping at-risk dogs escape high-kill shelters and reach safe, enriched futures with families who truly see them.


You'll Learn:

  • Hear how rescue flights are coordinated, funded, and flown across the U.S.

  • Learn the emotional reality of rescue transport and what dogs go through on their journey to safety

  • Discover how anyone—not just pilots—can be part of this powerful movement


Press play for an uplifting look at what happens when passion meets purpose—and how one flight can mean the difference between despair and a forever home.


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    This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training, diving into reactivity, barking, dog anxiety, aggression, picky eating, gut health, and dog food—while unpacking enrichment, mental stimulation, supplements, calming aids, and holistic pet wellness. Whether you’re raising a rescue dog, supporting a senior dog, managing a velcro dog, or just navigating life with a dog who’s asking for more, you’ll find practical tools to build trust, strengthen communication, and create a safe, thriving life together.

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